North Indy News

U.S. Senator Todd Young of Indiana is backing a new legislative effort aimed at changing how fetal remains from abortions are disposed of. The legislation, known as the Respectful Treatment of Unborn Remains Act, was introduced by fellow Indiana Republican Senator Jim Banks. It seeks to prevent abortion providers from disposing of fetal remains in publicly owned water systems.

Senator Young expressed his support for the bill, stating, "I appreciate the leadership of Senator Banks to correct this injustice. The discard of aborted baby remains into our public water systems is inhumane and unacceptable. Supporting this bill is important from both a moral and public safety perspective."

The current practice among some abortion providers involves using garbage disposals to send fetal remains into public sewage systems for convenience. The proposed act aims to end this practice by legally prohibiting such disposal methods in water systems managed by federal, state, or local governments. Violators would face penalties including fines and up to five years in prison.

Details about the full text of the legislation are available for public access.